A devastating earthquake shook Nepal and affected thousands over the
weekend. Ongoing rescue efforts and relief drives are being multiplied
to search for those trapped or stranded, and bring them to a safe place.
The earthquake also crippled the communications system for several
hours but has been restored to keep the ball rolling.
While many US based mobile operators are waiving off charges and making international calls to Nepal cheaper, the software companies are making VoIP calls free. Google has discounted the rates of the Google Voice calling. In the mean time, Microsoft has announced it will offer free calls to landlines as well as mobile phones made to and from Nepal. No Skype credit is required for these calls.
Skype announcement followed after Viber, another VoIP calling player, announced free in-bound and out-bound calls using Viber service.
While many US based mobile operators are waiving off charges and making international calls to Nepal cheaper, the software companies are making VoIP calls free. Google has discounted the rates of the Google Voice calling. In the mean time, Microsoft has announced it will offer free calls to landlines as well as mobile phones made to and from Nepal. No Skype credit is required for these calls.
Skype announcement followed after Viber, another VoIP calling player, announced free in-bound and out-bound calls using Viber service.
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